Contumely
noun | /contumely/
Insulting, contemptuous, or abusive treatment or language.
Contumely
noun | /contumely/
Advanced WordsVERY HARDInsulting, contemptuous, or abusive treatment or language.
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"The official endured the contumely of the crowd without responding. Means: The official faced the crowd’s insulting treatment without replying."
"Her letter condemned the contumely directed at the accused. Means: Her letter criticized the abusive and contemptuous treatment of the accused."
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Contumely is contempt delivered as an insult or abuse.
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